The abstract noun "knowledge" can be stated as the verb "learn." AT: "Because they refused to learn to be wise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
The abstract noun "fear" can be stated as a verb. AT: "did not fear Yahweh" or "did not honor and respect Yahweh" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
# would not follow my instruction
"would not accept my instruction" or "rejected my advice"